Electromagnetic launchers for use in aircraft launch at sea
By: Aaron Michael Still
Publisher: Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
Description: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of an electromagnetic launcher for aircraft launch at sea.      To accomplish this task, the performance requirements and physical constraints for an aircraft launcher were      determined. Also, a review of previously used aircraft catapult was completed. In addition to this, an      investigation into previously designed electromagnetic launchers was done. A review of electromagnetic launcher      theory is also necessary. An investigation of different power systems was done. Finally, experimentation into the      practical use of electromagnetic launchers must be done. All of this investigation led to the conclusion that the      coilgun type of electromagnetic launchers meets all of the requirements to be used to launch aircraft at sea.
Notes: "May 1998."

Thesis (M.S. in Engineering) University of Texas at Austin, May 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-171)

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